Monthly Archives: August 2015

When the Coalition Government hiked university fees to £9,000 per year in 2012, it seemed obvious that this would damage access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Those fears are now being proved right – and new plans announced in the July 2015 budget are likely to make things even worse. Education should... Read more »

There are three main ways that students of all ages can sabotage themselves in exams: poor exam technique, poor revision and weak understanding of the subject itself. The last of these is the hardest to get round. It may be due to teaching that is not brilliant, or just to the fact that you are... Read more »

If your results aren’t what you hoped – whether at school or university – you may face re-sitting exams. You don’t have to re-sit; your teachers or tutors can advise whether dropping a subject would allow you to focus your energies on the ones that matter. For university students, check with your examinations office for... Read more »

There is considerable pressure on students to achieve high grades in academic examinations. The final marks can make the difference between acceptance or rejection from further studies in that subject or from a university of choice. Unfortunately the extreme pressure can result in feelings of anxiety in the face of exam failure. Those students who... Read more »

Oh dear. You’ve nurtured your child as best you can through their exams. Now, after a couple of months of uncertainty (but during which time you all agreed there’s nothing any of you can do about it so you might as well try to relax) it’s time for the results. Even for the least talented of... Read more »